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Is anyone using a vintage humidor to store cigars?
I am surprised there is so little talk about this option. There are many being sold on eBay, often at prices that are comparable to the junky Chinese ones. They look well built.
Can someone tell me what exactly milk glass is? I see this a lot in old humidors. Many also do not much, if any cedar lining. I've seen many that have milk-glass or plastic bottoms and/or top liners. Some look like they use other woods for the baffle seals, such as walnut.
And of course, many have clay humidifier bars. How well does clay work- I would figure it would count on a steady release of humidity from the box to be OK? I can't see myself using one of those, I'd probably opt for a cigar-shaped humidifier stick if I were to use a vintage box, and a small digital hygrometer (I have several I got from an avian hatchery supplier).
I am surprised there is so little talk about this option. There are many being sold on eBay, often at prices that are comparable to the junky Chinese ones. They look well built.
Can someone tell me what exactly milk glass is? I see this a lot in old humidors. Many also do not much, if any cedar lining. I've seen many that have milk-glass or plastic bottoms and/or top liners. Some look like they use other woods for the baffle seals, such as walnut.
And of course, many have clay humidifier bars. How well does clay work- I would figure it would count on a steady release of humidity from the box to be OK? I can't see myself using one of those, I'd probably opt for a cigar-shaped humidifier stick if I were to use a vintage box, and a small digital hygrometer (I have several I got from an avian hatchery supplier).